Top Northern Ireland Food & Drink Classes

Our Irish whiskey expert and master blender will talk you through how Irish whiskey is made and more important how it is matured. You will learn how the spirit ages, colors and develops flavor in our Oak casks. We will share Irish toasts and enjoy Irelands finest export, Slainte.

Delve deeper into the whiskey-making process at McConnell's Distillery in Belfast with a guided tour. Join a group of whisky lovers and enjoy tutored tastings of award-winning drams, including McConnell's 5-year-old Irish whiskey. Follow your guide as you see where barrels age, learn about the distilling process, and discover the secrets behind this beloved spirit. Please note, participants should be 18 or over.

Rather than just sampling cocktails on a night out, this special sensory experience takes your cocktail tasting skills to a new level. Take part in a series of interactive audio and visual experiments to help you discover why you like certain flavors and what kind of taster you are. Best of all, there’s no need to pay extra for your drinks, as four cocktails are included.

Welcome to a relaxed, home-style cooking school tucked away in the countryside near the village of Bellaghy in Mid Ulster. Join Bronagh in her cosy kitchen and experience hands-on learning with fresh, local ingredients. As you cook, you’ll explore Irish food traditions, from baking soda, wheaten, and potato breads to creating dishes rooted in local culture, using her family recipes. There are also foraging experiences, where we head outdoors to gather seasonal wild ingredients to turn into delicious dishes, drinks, jams, sauces or desserts. Afternoon tea classes are available, where participants make their own scones, breads, soups, mini cakes, and treats. At the end you can sit down together to enjoy a beautifully set afternoon tea with your creations. These classes are about building confidence, removing the intimidation from cooking, and making food that feels like home. Come cook, forage, bake, and share in the joy of food and tradition with us.

Make the most of your time in Northern Ireland and visit the Giant’s Causeway—one of the country’s most popular attractions—without waiting around for large tour groups. This private, full-day excursion is ideal for first-time visitors. Soak up the views along the Antrim Coast while someone else drives and, time permitting, enjoy an additional Belfast city tour.

Discover the culinary heritage of Northern Ireland with a half-day traditional bread baking class. Join Tracey in her home on the shores of Strangford Lough 30 minutes outside Belfast and taste homemade treats from jams to soda bread. Get in the kitchen and learn how to make wheaten bread, potato bread, and soda bread from scratch. Sample everything you prepare and bring recipes home after the class.